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Professional Accountants recommend that you keep 7 years of tax returns. You should also file away the supporting documents like receipts.

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How many years of tax returns copies must you safely keep in case you are audited?

The IRS posts this information on it's web site.


How many years can you claim back taxes?

Refunds can be paid only for returns filed within three years of the original due date--this means 2005 forward right now--or two years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later.


How many years do you have to keep your tax returns?

The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event the document records. Generally, you must keep your records that support an item of income or deductions on a tax return until the period of limitations for that return runs out. The period of limitations is the period of time in which you can amend your tax return to claim a credit or refund, or that the IRS can assess additional tax. The below information contains the periods of limitations that apply to income tax returns. Unless otherwise stated, the years refer to the period after the return was filed. Returns filed before the due date are treated as filed on the due date. Note: Keep copies of your filed tax returns. They help in preparing future tax returns and making computations if you file an amended return.


How many years do you have to keep IRS files?

The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event the document records. Generally, you must keep your records that support an item of income or deductions on a tax return until the period of limitations for that return runs out. The period of limitations is the period of time in which you can amend your tax return to claim a credit or refund, or that the IRS can assess additional tax. The below information contains the periods of limitations that apply to income tax returns. Unless otherwise stated, the years refer to the period after the return was filed. Returns filed before the due date are treated as filed on the due date. Note: Keep copies of your filed tax returns. They help in preparing future tax returns and making computations if you file an amended return. Use the below related link How long should I keep records?


How many years should you keep bank records?

It is best to keep them for four to five years.

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How many years of tax returns copies must you safely keep in case you are audited?

The IRS posts this information on it's web site.


Why do large organisations keep archives of their computer files for many years?

The archive is very important in a society that end can analyze customer returns, to have audit evidence and especially to improve their processes.


How many years can you claim back taxes?

Refunds can be paid only for returns filed within three years of the original due date--this means 2005 forward right now--or two years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later.


How many years do you have to keep your tax returns?

The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event the document records. Generally, you must keep your records that support an item of income or deductions on a tax return until the period of limitations for that return runs out. The period of limitations is the period of time in which you can amend your tax return to claim a credit or refund, or that the IRS can assess additional tax. The below information contains the periods of limitations that apply to income tax returns. Unless otherwise stated, the years refer to the period after the return was filed. Returns filed before the due date are treated as filed on the due date. Note: Keep copies of your filed tax returns. They help in preparing future tax returns and making computations if you file an amended return.


How long should you keep paid bill receipts such as utilities doctors taxes etc?

My accountant says a minimum of five years but I keep mine for seven, just to be on the safe side. I also scan copies of back taxes to disk so I have them back for many many years. You never know when an audit by the IRS can be yours!


How many years do you have to keep IRS files?

The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event the document records. Generally, you must keep your records that support an item of income or deductions on a tax return until the period of limitations for that return runs out. The period of limitations is the period of time in which you can amend your tax return to claim a credit or refund, or that the IRS can assess additional tax. The below information contains the periods of limitations that apply to income tax returns. Unless otherwise stated, the years refer to the period after the return was filed. Returns filed before the due date are treated as filed on the due date. Note: Keep copies of your filed tax returns. They help in preparing future tax returns and making computations if you file an amended return. Use the below related link How long should I keep records?


How many years should you keep bank records?

It is best to keep them for four to five years.


How many years can the IRS go back?

There is no easy answer to this question. If you are found to committed fraud in your preparation of your taxes, the IRS can go back to the first time you had your first nickel of income. If you are fraudulent there is no limit of time that will protect your action from inspection and from action against you. As long as you were accurate and not trying to cheat on your returns or your taxes due, then it will make no difference in any time limitations for examination of your returns.


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How many years does a senator keep his job?

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